Autogrill Group and Burger King Worldwide announced a new agreement to bring the iconic “Whopper” sandwich back to French fans after 15 years.

“Bringing the Burger King to a market like France renews a consolidated partnership, which we now intend to strengthen in Europe as well,” said Roberto Colombo, Autogrill’s chief operating officer of European countries.

Under the new agreement, Autogrill, a leader in food and beverage operations in Europe and established partner of BKW since 1982, will bring the Burger King brand to numerous travel outlets.

Autogrill will be introducing the Burger King brand in its French outlets for the first time. The first opening will be at Marseille Airport, to be followed by another in the Reims Champagne motorway service area.

The agreement between the two groups will consolidate the presence of the Burger King brand in travel outlet locations across Europe with development not only in France, but also in Switzerland and Poland, and further restaurants expected to open in Italy, Czech Republic, Germany, and the Netherlands.

“We are excited to be re establishing the Burger King brand in France, at travel outlet locations, with our trusted partner for 30 years, Autogrill,” says Leo Leon, vice president and general manager, Mediterranean division, Burger King EMEA.

“We are confident that Autogrill will help reintroduce the Burger King brand to French and international travellers looking for high-quality, tasty, and good-value food and the unique taste of our flame-grilled burgers,” Leon adds.
Autogrill operates more than 140 Burger King restaurants, 104 in North America, 35 in Europe and 5 in Asia, which generated total revenues of more than $240 million.

The new Burger King restaurants in France will be offering customers the iconic Whopper sandwich, the Burger King brand’s flagship product for more than 50 years.

Customers will also have the opportunity to personalize their meals with the “Have It Your Way” formula. Alongside the wide menu range, new products are currently also under development to meet the expectations of French consumers.
During the past year, Burger King Worldwide has pursued its vision of international expansion by creating strategic franchise arrangements with strong partners in emerging markets.

Published: 25th March, 2013

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